It all started with daily postings of inspirational messages on Facebook and grew into a thriving ministry.

“When Facebook first started, I would just post words of encouragement that specifically came out of my quiet time,” said Teri Hollis, a middle school teacher at San Jacinto Christian Academy. “Whatever God had showed me that morning or spoken to me that morning, I would find the simplest way to put it on Facebook and without really planning on it, it just kind of developed its own look, in its own way.”

For years, Facebook followers encouraged Hollis to write a book. Eventually, she met with Steve Trafton of printing company Cenveo, put together a creative team and shortly after, the 250-page notepad titled seeGoodseeGod was birthed.

“It’s 250 different thoughts — some are scripture or things I’ve gotten out of quality time,” she said. “Everything is in lowercase except for all scripture references and God’s name. It’s all simple and concise, and I always finish each note with a side smiley face.”

The purpose of the notepad is for people to “be encouraged in the Lord,” Hollis said. “Sometimes all you need is a little thought for the day that you can just think on,” she said. “The part I love is that you can just tear it out, and share it with other people. It’s endless in what you can do with it.”

Kelly Armes, manager of El Vaquero Restaurant in Gruver, said seeGoodseeGod helped her son Bray Armes win the steer wrestling average at the 55th Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in December in Las Vegas.

“I would write him a note on the back and would hand it to him,” Kelly Armes said.

“Sometimes, I would slip it under his door,” Armes said. “Bray had his own devotionals but this was just an additional. He really took to heart what the notes said.”

Bray Armes finished third in the world-title race, Kelly Armes said.

“I get emotional just thinking about it,” she said. “It does seem to be magical. I just let it fall open to whatever note it falls on that day and pass it out.”

Betty Prescott, owner of Lizzie Mae’s Gifts and Home Furnishings, has sold seeGoodseeGod since mid-November.

“After talking with Teri, I immediately knew I wanted to carry the product in the store,” Prescott said. “I thought it would be something everyone could use. It’s a great way to share God’s word.”

Lizzie Mae’s carry a variety of items from Western decor to inspirational items, the owner said.

“I (personally) have a seeGoodseeGod book that I share,” Prescott said. “I just think it’s a wonderful product that could make someone’s day happy.”

Bob Talley, general manager of Press Café & Bookstore at Trinity Fellowship Christian Church, said he’s never seen a devotional product like seeGoodseeGod, and that’s one of the reasons he wanted to carry it in the bookstore.

“Being in Christian retail, you see a lot of the same devotional products; they look the same, they sound the same,” he said. “Teri’s product had a uniqueness to it. It looked completely different from all the other Christian devotionals.”

Aside from supporting a fellow church member, Talley said the concept of the seeGoodseeGod notepad was great.

“You can tear the page and be encouraged, and tear another page and encourage a total stranger,” he said. “I’ve heard stories from several people. From what I’ve seen, it’s been real good.”

Since the launch of this ministry/business, Hollis said that’s it’s really starting to catch on and spread.

“People are so desperate for encouragement,” she said. “Just to know that he (God) sees me and he knows me is what people need, and to be able to share that with people ... there isn’t anything greater.”

Dianna Melson, a middle school teacher at San Jacinto Christian Academy, said it’s been a big blessing since she started “tearing and sharing” a few months ago.

“I started passing it out to my kids and then I would pass it out to other people as gifts,” she said. “I would give it to people in line at Walmart. I don’t always write a note on it like it’s designed. I just pass it out and then I give it to others ... I’m in my third pad.”

After just three months on the market, Hollis said she’s gotten requests to expand her merchandise.

“I’m planning on having seeGoodseeGod for your marriage, seeGoodseeGod for kids and seeGoodseeGod for women,” she said. “I’ve had a request for seeGoodseeGod for athletes, so we’ll see.”

Though the process of putting together this ministry has been lengthy, Hollis said it’s always fun to see how people are encouraging others.

“It’s been neat to go through this whole process,” she said. “No matter where you are in your walk with the Lord, it’s easy to understand and share.”